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Okafor and not Howard? Cavs front office during Lebron’s first stint there in a nutshell.
New NBA Rumor
June 24th 2004: Another rumor surfaced later that the Cleveland Cavaliers are set to do a draft and trade with the Orlando Magic in with the Cavaliers will take Emeka Okafor first overall and trade him and Carlos Boozer to the Orlando Magic with the 2nd overall pick who plan to take Dwight Howard.
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I did the 7 rounds of the NFL Draft. I think someone else should do the NBA draft
‘The Call’ debuts
June 25th 2004: The first part of the 4 part mini reality series on ESPN called “The Call” airs showcasing the first 6 quarterbacks taken in the 2004 NFL Draft
Part 1 showcases the first round quarterbacks Eli Manning,Phillip Rivers,Ben Roethlisberger and Craig Kenzel’s backstories and their process and journey to the draft.
Part 2 showcases them on draft day to the moment they are drafted with Eli and Ben attending the draft with Phillip and Craig stay at home. Viewers and critics agree that the parts showcasing Craig Kenzel are the high point showing Craig while being a genius showing he still has a thing for watching cartoons and playing video games.
Part 3 showcases the 2 2nd round quarterbacks JP Losman and Matt Schaub and their backstories and in Part 4 showcases their Draft Day experiences.
The Call is met with mixed reviews by critics saying while the path of ESPN doing a VH1/MTV type reality show is questionable and it’s just them catching on to the latest trends in television. The Call in its own right is able to stray away from the clichés of shows like “The Real World” and “The Surreal Life” and be it’s own thing.
The Call however is received well by viewers as people applaud ESPN for this experiment in reality TV and that it doesn’t feel “Mean spirited” like so many others
Part 1 showcases the first round quarterbacks Eli Manning,Phillip Rivers,Ben Roethlisberger and Craig Kenzel’s backstories and their process and journey to the draft.
Part 2 showcases them on draft day to the moment they are drafted with Eli and Ben attending the draft with Phillip and Craig stay at home. Viewers and critics agree that the parts showcasing Craig Kenzel are the high point showing Craig while being a genius showing he still has a thing for watching cartoons and playing video games.
Part 3 showcases the 2 2nd round quarterbacks JP Losman and Matt Schaub and their backstories and in Part 4 showcases their Draft Day experiences.
The Call is met with mixed reviews by critics saying while the path of ESPN doing a VH1/MTV type reality show is questionable and it’s just them catching on to the latest trends in television. The Call in its own right is able to stray away from the clichés of shows like “The Real World” and “The Surreal Life” and be it’s own thing.
The Call however is received well by viewers as people applaud ESPN for this experiment in reality TV and that it doesn’t feel “Mean spirited” like so many others
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Euro 2004 Matchday 3
June 27, 2004: Euro 2004 group stage ends with some interesting battles to move on. In Group A, Portugal and Spain are battling for the top spot in Group A, and Greece is hoping Spain win and they might slide into the second knockout spot. Spain get off to a bad start, as Carlos Puyol knocks a cross into his own net for an own goal. At the same time, Greece and Russia are struggling to find any path towards goal. Portugal nearly get a second goal when Luis Figo strikes a ball just past the post. A few minutes later, Portugal do get that goal, as Deco scores a header to double the lead. For a while, not much happens, only a red card to Vadim Evseev. Spain eventually do something, and that something is a goal. Raul makes a nice pass to Fernando Torres, who uses his weak foot to beat Ricardo, cutting the Portugal lead to 2-1. In the 89th minute, Takis Fyssas heads in a Greece goal for the 1-0 lead. However, they aren’t able to do anything more, and Portugal move on in the first spot, while Spain fall to second in the group.
June 28, 2004: Group B closes with England and Croatia, as well as France and Switzerland. England dominate yet another match, beating Croatia 3-0. Meanwhile, France looks like it may have trouble with Switzerland. However, Thierry Henry eventually breaks through, scoring two in the 2-0 win. England and France move on to the knockouts, England in first, France in second.
June 29, 2004: Group C is up next, and Italy are the ones hoping to continue their run. Italy and Bulgaria is yet another boring match, as Italy grab two early goals to ensure victory, which they get, 3-1. Meanwhile, Sweden, with no reason to risk injury to star players, play reserves, but still draw 0-0 with Denmark to secure first place in the group.
June 30, 2004: The last day of June brings the last day of the group stage, and it is an interesting one. Latvia are playing the Netherlands, and the Czech Republic are playing Germany. In the first minute, the Czech Republic get a huge boost, as Milan Baroš scores a quick belter for the lead. Then, things get better for the Czechs, as Arjen Robben bashes a header into the top left corner. Ruud Van Nistelrooy scores a second for the Dutch, and Baroš scores the second for the Czech Republic. Right before halftime, Marians Pahars gets a goal back for Latvia. The brick wall in goal for Latvia, Aleksandrs Kolinko, is shutting down any Dutch threat. Finally, the Latvians get their once a game counterattack, and Māris Verkapovsis, the hero against Germany, scores the game tying goal for Latvia. Unfortunately for the Czechs, they fail to score any more, and Latvia holds on for the 2-2 draw. Latvia is officially through to the knockout stage in a huge Cinderella story.
June 28, 2004: Group B closes with England and Croatia, as well as France and Switzerland. England dominate yet another match, beating Croatia 3-0. Meanwhile, France looks like it may have trouble with Switzerland. However, Thierry Henry eventually breaks through, scoring two in the 2-0 win. England and France move on to the knockouts, England in first, France in second.
June 29, 2004: Group C is up next, and Italy are the ones hoping to continue their run. Italy and Bulgaria is yet another boring match, as Italy grab two early goals to ensure victory, which they get, 3-1. Meanwhile, Sweden, with no reason to risk injury to star players, play reserves, but still draw 0-0 with Denmark to secure first place in the group.
June 30, 2004: The last day of June brings the last day of the group stage, and it is an interesting one. Latvia are playing the Netherlands, and the Czech Republic are playing Germany. In the first minute, the Czech Republic get a huge boost, as Milan Baroš scores a quick belter for the lead. Then, things get better for the Czechs, as Arjen Robben bashes a header into the top left corner. Ruud Van Nistelrooy scores a second for the Dutch, and Baroš scores the second for the Czech Republic. Right before halftime, Marians Pahars gets a goal back for Latvia. The brick wall in goal for Latvia, Aleksandrs Kolinko, is shutting down any Dutch threat. Finally, the Latvians get their once a game counterattack, and Māris Verkapovsis, the hero against Germany, scores the game tying goal for Latvia. Unfortunately for the Czechs, they fail to score any more, and Latvia holds on for the 2-2 draw. Latvia is officially through to the knockout stage in a huge Cinderella story.
No worries man, just do it when you’re ready and have time. Would rather have it in a few days and it be entertaining, than it be up in an hour in exchange for some potential quality.
NBA 1st and 2nd picks
2004 NBA draft round 1: June 24, 2004
*This is a rushed transcript*
Ernie Johnson: Hello and good evening everyone, I'm Ernie Johnson, welcome to the 2004 NBA draft. A considerable amount of drama here surrounding the Cleveland Cavaliers and the first overall pick with rumors of Cleveland taking Emeka Okafor over top ranked prospect Dwight Howard.
*Moments later*
David Stern: With the first pick in the 2004 NBA draft, the Cleveland Cavaliers select... Dwight Howard from Southwest Atlanta Christian Academy.
*Cut to Howard in the waiting room putting on a Cavaliers hat*
Johnson: So any speculation that the Cavaliers would take Okafor turned out to be fake and they take Howard after all! Someone at ESPN may or may not be getting fired! (Laughs)
*Later*
Stern: With the second pick in the 2004 NBA draft, the Orlando Magic select...Emeka Okafor from the University of Connecticut.
*This is a rushed transcript*
Ernie Johnson: Hello and good evening everyone, I'm Ernie Johnson, welcome to the 2004 NBA draft. A considerable amount of drama here surrounding the Cleveland Cavaliers and the first overall pick with rumors of Cleveland taking Emeka Okafor over top ranked prospect Dwight Howard.
*Moments later*
David Stern: With the first pick in the 2004 NBA draft, the Cleveland Cavaliers select... Dwight Howard from Southwest Atlanta Christian Academy.
*Cut to Howard in the waiting room putting on a Cavaliers hat*
Johnson: So any speculation that the Cavaliers would take Okafor turned out to be fake and they take Howard after all! Someone at ESPN may or may not be getting fired! (Laughs)
*Later*
Stern: With the second pick in the 2004 NBA draft, the Orlando Magic select...Emeka Okafor from the University of Connecticut.
Boozer, as well. That front court is loaded.
Now, if only they could sign cleveland native Michael Redd, that would be a core to contend for years